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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,709.24, 34,033.86 and 17,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,709.24, 34,033.86 and 17,424.04 is: 26,113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,709.24 : 34,033.86 = 17,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,709.24/34,033.86 = 17,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,709.24x = 34,033.86 × 17,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,709.24x = 593,007,337.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,007,337.99/22,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,113.04

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